Soy milk?

Does anyone have any experience giving their LO's soy milk in place of cows milk? Since we started transitioning Abby from formula to whole milk a couple weeks ago she's been super fussy, gagging, projectile vomiting after bottles, etc. This is with her drinking half whole milk, half formula. I dread to think of what will happen when she's done with formula (which is supposed to happen in 1-2 weeks). I bought a half gallon of soy milk today to try and see if it helps any, but I am kind of nervous about the fat/calorie content vs. whole milk.

Does anyone have any experience giving their LO's soy milk in place of cows milk? Since we started transitioning Abby from formula to whole milk a couple weeks ago she's been super fussy, gagging, projectile vomiting after bottles, etc. This is with her drinking half whole milk, half formula. I dread to think of what will happen when she's done with formula (which is supposed to happen in 1-2 weeks). I bought a half gallon of soy milk today to try and see if it helps any, but I am kind of nervous about the fat/calorie content vs. whole milk.

I've been seeing hemp milk in every Whole Foods recently if you have one (it's not refrigerated, so it's on the shelves). Vegans I know with babies go crazy over that stuff. It has a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Not that I think soy is bad or anything, I just think it tastes awful. I drink soy-free almond milk personally, but I don't know how good that is for kids compared to soy. I probably won't give my baby much cow's milk if I don't have to, but she isn't even born yet!

I've been seeing hemp milk in every Whole Foods recently if you have one (it's not refrigerated, so it's on the shelves). Vegans I know with babies go crazy over that stuff. It has a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Not that I think soy is bad or anything, I just think it tastes awful. I drink soy-free almond milk personally, but I don't know how good that is for kids compared to soy. I probably won't give my baby much cow's milk if I don't have to, but she isn't even born yet!

I've given Leo soy milk, but not as a replacement - just as an added drink (he's only 10 months). If it is a lactose problem, raw milk does not cause lactose intolerance, and often (not always) people who are allergic/sensitive to cow's milk can drink raw milk (I'm one of them) without any problems, so that may be another option.

I've given Leo soy milk, but not as a replacement - just as an added drink (he's only 10 months). If it is a lactose problem, raw milk does not cause lactose intolerance, and often (not always) people who are allergic/sensitive to cow's milk can drink raw milk (I'm one of them) without any problems, so that may be another option.

You know...I didnt even think of that with the soy. DUH. We have major reproductive issues in my family, so maybe the soymilk isnt such a good idea. Blech. Maybe I will try lactaid. We've noticed a difference already, though...she never threw up after we started putting it in her bottles yesterday, and she seems less fussy in general. I just want to see if I can find a solution without having to resort to a reflux medication. The nice thing for us about lactose-free milk, is the store we buy our milk from daily carries their brand, lactose free...and its ALOT cheaper than buying the name-brand.

You know...I didnt even think of that with the soy. DUH. We have major reproductive issues in my family, so maybe the soymilk isnt such a good idea. Blech. Maybe I will try lactaid. We've noticed a difference already, though...she never threw up after we started putting it in her bottles yesterday, and she seems less fussy in general. I just want to see if I can find a solution without having to resort to a reflux medication. The nice thing for us about lactose-free milk, is the store we buy our milk from daily carries their brand, lactose free...and its ALOT cheaper than buying the name-brand.

My daughter is lactose intollerant. But, from what I've read it's not good to give your baby soy milk exclusively. We use the lactose free and it works just fine. We do use the flavored soy milk as a treat for her tho. She likes it.

My daughter is lactose intollerant. But, from what I've read it's not good to give your baby soy milk exclusively. We use the lactose free and it works just fine. We do use the flavored soy milk as a treat for her tho. She likes it.

My babies haven't been born yet, but DH and I will be raising them vegan, which means soy milk, rather than cow's milk. My family practitioner and ob/gyn are both on-board for us to do this and I've done quite a bit of reading on the matter.

Make sure you buy plain, full fat soy milk. Don't opt for lite or vanilla versions. Soy milk has a great supply of protein and is usually fortified with additional calcium and often with omega-3 fatty acids. You just can't rely on soy milk as a major source of fat in the baby's diet, so you want to make sure additional calories and fat are in the child's diet in other foods.

There are some great books on raising a vegan child. Even if you aren't obstaining from other animal products, check out vegan child-rearing books for more info on feeding children soy milk and other soy products (which may be necessary if Abby is fully lactose intolerant).

Good luck!

My babies haven't been born yet, but DH and I will be raising them vegan, which means soy milk, rather than cow's milk. My family practitioner and ob/gyn are both on-board for us to do this and I've done quite a bit of reading on the matter.

Make sure you buy plain, full fat soy milk. Don't opt for lite or vanilla versions. Soy milk has a great supply of protein and is usually fortified with additional calcium and often with omega-3 fatty acids. You just can't rely on soy milk as a major source of fat in the baby's diet, so you want to make sure additional calories and fat are in the child's diet in other foods.

There are some great books on raising a vegan child. Even if you aren't obstaining from other animal products, check out vegan child-rearing books for more info on feeding children soy milk and other soy products (which may be necessary if Abby is fully lactose intolerant).

My oldest had a dairy allergy...which he grew out of. So he was on soy milk, he did fine with it and I love it too ;) If your LO is having problems with whole cows milk...I wouldn't even try giving it anymore...sometimes kids have dairy allergies which can be outgrown if you avoid it.

My second son had a soy allergy...and a dairy allergy too! So we had to give him rice milk for about a year...once again avoidance of the allergens allowed him to grow out of it.

Weird!

My oldest had a dairy allergy...which he grew out of. So he was on soy milk, he did fine with it and I love it too ;) If your LO is having problems with whole cows milk...I wouldn't even try giving it anymore...sometimes kids have dairy allergies which can be outgrown if you avoid it.

My second son had a soy allergy...and a dairy allergy too! So we had to give him rice milk for about a year...once again avoidance of the allergens allowed him to grow out of it.

Be careful with soy...it has a LOT of estrogen in it and it can make little boys grow boobies. Too much estrogen can cause breast cancer as well.

Have you tried Lactaid? My son has a milk sensitivity (he does the same thing that your child does whenever I drink cow's milk) and I was drinking soymilk at first, but then I read about all the risks of it, and I so I decided to try Lactaid/lactose-free milk.

Be careful with soy...it has a LOT of estrogen in it and it can make little boys grow boobies. Too much estrogen can cause breast cancer as well.

Have you tried Lactaid? My son has a milk sensitivity (he does the same thing that your child does whenever I drink cow's milk) and I was drinking soymilk at first, but then I read about all the risks of it, and I so I decided to try Lactaid/lactose-free milk.

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